Henry Sylvester Alvord and Mary Clarissa Smith

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Husband Henry Sylvester Alvord [3124]

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      Born: 25 Feb 1826 - , Homer, Cortland, NY ^{1 2 3 4}
 Christened:
      Died: 1896 ^{2 3}
     Buried: 1896 - Atwater Cemetery, Homer, Cortland, NY ³

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Father: Sylvester Alvord [4245] (1796-1863) ²
Mother: Lucy Hall [4248] (1800-1882)

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    Married: 21 Jan 1852 - , Spafford Corners, Onondaga, NY ^{1 2 5 6}

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Wife Mary Clarissa Smith [2336]

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      Born: 26 Dec 1830 - , Fabius, Onondaga, NY ^{2 3 5 6 7 8 9}
 Christened:
      Died: 28 Jun 1906 - at home, Homer, Cortland, NY ^{2 3 5 6 9}
     Buried: 1906 - Atwater Cemetery, Homer, Cortland, NY ^{3 5 6}

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Father: Horace Smith [2335] (1801-1862)
Mother: Harriet Otis [2332] (1803-1840)

More records for this person:
Obituary ^{10 11}
Other references ¹²

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Children

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1 F Lucy M. Alvord [4246]

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      Born: Nov 1852 - , of Homer, Cortland, NY ^{1 3 7}
 Christened:
      Died: 1919 ³
     Buried: 1919 - Atwater Cemetery, Homer, Cortland, NY ³
Spouse: Thomas C. Fairbanks [4452] (1861-1939) Marr: Abt 1891 ⁷

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2 F Hattie E. Alvord [4247]

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      Born: Jan 1856 - , of Homer, Cortland, NY ^{3 7}
 Christened:
      Died: 1940 ³
     Buried: 1940 - Atwater Cemetery, Homer, Cortland, NY ³

1 C87. United States Federal Census, year 1870.

2 L2004.1 Corresponance by email, "Descendents of Joseph and Huldah (Hills) Otis," by Martha McNeill, a descendent, addressed to Irene Rowley, 2004.

3 CM046. Atwood Cemetery, Homer, Cortland County, NY, transcription by Esther Slater, 2003 Aug 11, published on the internet at http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/cortland/atwater/index.htm.

4 FamilySearch, ""Pedigree Resource File", (database)," supplied by FamilySearch.

5 N123. The Republican (Homer, NY) (newspaper) digital scans published on the internet at fultonhistory.com.

6 N127. Cortland Democrat (NY), published on the internet by fultonhistory.com.

7 C90. United States Federal Census, year 1900.

8 M009. International Genealogical Index, database kept by LDS Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

9 PSRoots-L Archives, Smith-Alvord Message, Nov 13 1998, by Carroll H. Clark; published on the internet by rootsweb at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/PSRoots/1998-11/0910981827.

10 N123. The Republican (Homer, NY) (newspaper) digital scans published on the internet at fultonhistory.com, 1906, Jul. 5. "Death of Mrs. Mary S. Alvord
Mrs. Mary C, widow of the late Henry S. Alvord and a well known resident of Homer, died at her home on the Scott road, Thursday morning, aged 75 years. She had been a resident of Homer, for considerably over half a century and was a woman of exemplary christian character.
Mrs. Alvord, whose maiden name was Mary C. Smith, was married January 21, 1852 to Henry S. Alvord of this town, whose death occurred about ten years ago. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hattie Alvord, who lived with her mother at the Alvord homestead and Mrs. Thomas Fairbanks who lived next door, on the same farm. The daughters had cared faithfully and lovingly for their mother during her long suffering from heart trouble which finally caused her death.
There are also surviving two brothers, Horace Smith of Seattle, Wash; Levi Smith of North Yakima, Wash; a sister, Mrs. Maria J. Alvord of Pialschi, Wash. and a half brother, Fred S. Smith of Tula, N.Y, besides many nephews and nieces.
Mrs. Alvord united with the Congregational church in 1850 and had been a active and helpful member all these years, doing her full part for the support of its institutions and as long as her health permitted, taking pleasure in attending its services. Since last April she has not been able to attend church here.
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at Homer Grande Hall near the Alvord residence and Rev. Dr. W. A. Rooinson, of Syracuse, for 20 years pastor of the Homer Congregational church and an intimate friend of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alvord, officiated. Burial was made in the Atwater cemetery, formerly known as the Alvord cemetery, having been a part of the Alvord farm, which came as an allotment to an ancestor for service in the Revolutionary war.
Mrs. Alvord's sound sense, cheerful courage and many virtues of character endeared her to those who knew her best. She suffered much during the last months of her illness and death came as a happy release from her suffering.
A good woman has gone to her reward."

11 N127. Cortland Democrat (NY), published on the internet by fultonhistory.com, 1906, July 6, page 8. "Thursday, June 28 - at her home on the Scott road, Mrs. Mary Alvord, aged 75 years, died after a long illness. Mrs. Alvord, whose maiden name was Mary C. Smith, married Henry S. Alvord in 18__. He has been long dead. Two daughters alone survive the deceased, Mrs. Thomas Fairbanks and Miss Hattie Alvord both of Scott Road. Mrs. Alvord united with the Congregational church in 1850 and has been one of its staunch supporters as long as her health permitted. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon by the Rev .W. H. Robinson. D. D. of Syracuse who was her pastor for years. Burial was made in the Atwater cemetery, which was once part of the Alvord farm."

12 L1861.1. Family Letter to Sister, by Smith, Rollin C, 1861 June 25, posted from WA Monticello to Mary (Smith) Alvord; Original transcribed and in the possession of Chesley, Shirley Fay.

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